Skunk stands on its head as a defense mechanism

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CNYCentral.com - This skunk showed off its handstand...

One of two skunk species found in Orange County, spotted skunks are known for their ability to perform handstands although it’s not well documented. They are also good climbers (unlike striped skunks) which you can see in this rare video. Weighing it at about 1 pound, they are much smaller than striped skunks and by doing a handstand toward potential threats, they make themselves look larger. All skunks have poor vision and likely mistook the camera as a threat.Spotted skunks can form a “U” shap

Video of spotted skunk gives look into its spraying technique

Our skunks can spray but... - Millstone Wildlife Center